Pre-Existing Hypertension During Pregnancy
Pre-existing hypertension during pregnancy, also known as chronic hypertension, refers to elevated blood pressure diagnosed before pregnancy or before 20 weeks of gestation. This condition…
Pre-Exertional Prophylaxis of Anginal Pain
Angina pectoris is a clinical manifestation of myocardial ischemia, typically triggered by increased oxygen demand during physical or emotional exertion. The resulting chest discomfort stems…
Posttransfusion Purpura (PTP)
Posttransfusion purpura (PTP) is a rare but potentially life-threatening transfusion reaction characterized by severe thrombocytopenia occurring 5 to 10 days after a transfusion of blood…
Postsurgical Vaginal Cuff Anaerobic Infections
Postsurgical vaginal cuff anaerobic infections represent a significant complication following gynecologic surgeries, especially total hysterectomy. These infections are primarily polymicrobial, with anaerobic bacteria such as…
Postsurgical Hemorrhage
Postsurgical hemorrhage refers to excessive bleeding after a surgical procedure, which can occur due to various causes. It is a major complication that requires prompt…
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major obstetric emergency and the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Defined as blood loss of ≥500 mL after vaginal…
Postpartum Endomyometritis Due to Streptococcus
Postpartum endomyometritis is a severe uterine infection occurring after childbirth, often associated with ascending bacterial contamination. Among the pathogenic organisms responsible, Streptococcus species, particularly Group…
Postpartum Endomyometritis Due to Prevotella
Postpartum endomyometritis caused by Prevotella species is a severe obstetric infection characterized by inflammation of the endometrium and myometrium. These gram-negative anaerobic bacilli are increasingly…
Postpartum Endomyometritis Due to Porphyromonas
Postpartum endomyometritis due to Porphyromonas species is a significant obstetric complication involving anaerobic bacterial invasion of the endometrium and myometrium. These infections, predominantly arising after…
Postpartum Endomyometritis Due to Peptostreptococcus
Postpartum endomyometritis due to Peptostreptococcus represents a serious anaerobic bacterial infection of the uterine lining and musculature following childbirth. This condition, particularly prevalent after cesarean…